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Author Archive: Linda McFarlane
Sailing Regatta
Great to read that Lyttelton Harbour is be the site of SailGP event next January. To have a sailing regatta return to the Peninsula is wonderful news. Years ago Canterbury Anniversary Day (Dec 16th) was celebrated in this way as…
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Business Cards
Just a reminder to all members to have your membership business cards at the ready. When away on holiday a chance conversation can lead to a fascinating history chat. Don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation and promote our…
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Pilgrims Legacy
170th Anniversary
Canterbury Anniversary Day 2020
Fabulous Day today to celebrate Canterbury Anniversary Day and the Arrival of The First Four Ships. St Saviours Holy Trinity Bells rang out across Lyttelton at 10am today, first time since the 2010-2011 Earthquakes. Those with very acute hearing thought…
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November 2020 Meeting
Despite a wet and windy Canterbury day we had an excellent turnout to listen to our guest speaker Ken Booth on the Anglican Church and Early Canterbury Developments versus Expectations of our Early Settler Families. We then all enjoyed a…
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Mariners Bell Tower Dedication
On Sunday 30th August 2020 a dedication of the Mariners Bell Tower on the grounds of St Saviours at Holy Trinity, Westminster St, Lyttelton was held. In attendance was the family of the late Captain John Cleaver who instigated the…
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New Flag Holder
Very grateful to Committee member Brian Dixon who has turned this beautiful kauri flag holder and small wooden box to hold our flag safely when not in use. The kauri tiimber is from a Seed Cleaner from McKays Seed Store,…
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Tram Road Monument
The Tram Road Monument, unveiled in 1975, commemorating two motor cycle world records on the Tram Road near Swannanoa. The Vincent Owners Club financed the plaque to commemorate the records set on July 2, 1955, by Russell Wright and Bob…
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